2 Knit Lit Chicks

Recorded Sunday, August 9, 2026
Book talk starts at 16:45
 
Our Charity KAL is ongoing.  Knit or crochet anything for any charity Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize through September 1, 2026.
 
We will be at the 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
KNITTING
Barb is working on a basketweave/not basketweave charity scarf using a Caron Cake
 
Celia has been working on: 
Her own Top Down V-Neck Yoke Cardigan design for Cast-On Magazine in Polka Dot Sheep Tenderfoot
Fjolla by Isabel Kraemer in Holst Garn Coast
The Florence Sweater by Elenor Mortenson in in Juniper Moon Patagonia and Schoppel-Wolle Edition 3
Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist in Seismic Yarns Butter Sock
 
Eileen has been working on
Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill
6 secret Sophie Scarves by Petite Knit for her friends who are going on a cruise with her!
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee in Alexandera: the Art of Yarn
Sunshine Coast by Heidi Kirrmaier in Valley Yarns Hawley but not sure about the yarn
 
Tracie is working on
Coco Cardigan by Claudia Q in Mountain Colors Tangofoot - a baby sweater for our friend's new grandson
 
BOOKS
Barb recommends:
Some Luck by Jane Smiley
 
Celia recommends:
The Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt - she just read #31, Dogged Pursuit
 
Eileen recommends:
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
 
Tracie recommends:
Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Recorded Sunday, August 2, 2026
Book talk starts at 13:45
 
Please excuse all Tracie's sniffling around 3 1/2 minutes in!
 
Our Charity KAL is ongoing.  Knit or crochet anything for any charity Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize through September 1, 2026.
 
We will be at the 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
KNITTING
 
Barb finished 
One Row Scarf #3 by Stephanie Pearl-McFee using a Caron Cake
Mother Bear 301
 
Tracie finished:
Bears 348 and 349
Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow in mystery rayon worsted from destash
Hello from My Colors by Jessie Maed Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash - MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock! in Cornflower
 
Barb has cast on:
An improvised basketweave scarf
Mother Bear 302
 
Tracie cast on:
Cullen by Elizabeth Doherty in Wollemeise DK in Sabrina
Suri Shirt by Caidree in Rowen Siena 4-ply
 
Tracie continues to work on:
lillgårdens Lisa the baby blanket by Pernilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stone Washed in Coral
 
BOOKS
 
Barb read:
The Last Thing She Ever Did by Greg Olson
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
 
Tracie read: 
Love Hurts: The True Story of a Teen Romance, a Vicious Plot, and a Family Murdered by Keith Elliot Greenberg - 3 stars
Without Mercy: Obsession and Murder Under the Influence by Gary Provost - 4 stars
The Village Killer (DI Barton #7) by Ross Greenwood, An Advancement of Learning by ((Dalziel & Pascoe #2) by Reginald Hill, The Tower (DCI Walker #3) by JJ Richards, Against the Tide by GD Wright - all around 3 stars
Keep Her Sweet by Helen Fitzgerald - 4 stars
 
Barb recommends the podcast and Instagram account Snarky in the Suburbs

Recorded on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Book Talk starts at 20:05
 
Our Charity KAL has begun!  Knit or crochet anything for any charity Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize.
June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026
EVENTS
The 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. There is one more spot open for someone willing to have a roommate.
For more information, please check out our Ravelry Board.
 
 
KNITTING
Barb has finished: 
1.  Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway
 
2.   Cinched Up Hat by Debi Stone using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway

 
 
Tracie has finished:
 
1.  4 bears- 2 knit for baby gifts, 1 knit in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Fair Isle Effect, and 1 in Plymouth Toybox Confetti in plus charity bears 346 & 347
 
2.  Haltermelon by Alana Dakos, using Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted and Paintbox DK
 
3.  Early Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier in Knit One Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the  Gang The One Cotton in White Chalk
 
 
Barb is still working on: 

1.  Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway.  This one may be destined for the bin!
 
Tracie cast on:
 
1.  Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow in "mystery" rayon worsted from destash
 

And is still working on:
 
1. Hello From My Colors by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock in Cornflower
 
2.  lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stonewash in Coral
 


BOOKS
Barb read:
1.  The Slaying in the Suburbs: The Tara Grant Murder by Steve Miller -3 stars
 
2.  99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them by Ashley Alter - 5 stars
 

3.  The Perfect Couple by Jackie Kabler - 3 stars
 
 
Tracie read:  

 
1.  Out of Control: The Clara Harris Murder Story by Steven Lang - 3.5 stars
 
 

2.  The Purity of Vengeance (Dept. Q #4 )by JussiJussi Adler-Olson - 4 stars
 
3.  Careless Love (Inspector Banks #25) by Peter Robinson - 4 stars
 
4.  The Pike (DC Walker Crime Thrillers #2)  - by J.J. Richards - 4 stars
 
5.  The Knapdale Murders (The Scottish Highland Killings #1) by Daniel Sellers 4 -.5 stars
 
6.  The Bat (Harry Hole #1) by Jo Nesbo - 3 stars

Recorded Thursday, May 20 2026
Book talk starts at 19:20
 
 
Our One-Skein KAL is over - 
Please listen to the end to find out if you won a prize!
 
Next KAL -  our Charity KAL!  Knit or crochet anything for any charity!  Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize.
June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026
EVENTS
Fiber Frolic  - Saturday May 30th, 2026 10am - 2pm at Shadelands Ranch - 2662 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek, CA 
 KNITTING
Barb has finished: 
Bankhead #40 by Susie Gourlay, using Malabrigo Rios in the Indicita colorway
 
Tracie has finished:
 
1.  First socks from a cranked tube (made with a sock machine) - Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the It's Me, Margaret colorway
 
2.  Rachel #5 by Josee Paquin, using CaMaRose Løvetand in Braendt Orange and Havgron
 
3.  Stay-On Baby Booties by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, using Sirdar Snuggly Fair Isle Effect DK
 
4.  Rialto Baby Beanies  X3 by Haley Waxberg , 2 using Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby  Fair Isle and 1  using Plymouth Toybox Confetti
 
5.  Gooseberry Hat by Suviknits om 2 shades of Plymouth Dreambaby DK
 
 
Barb is still working on: 

1.  Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway
 
2.  Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway
3.  Bankhead #39 by Susie Gourlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway
 

Tracie is still working on:
 
Hello From My Colors by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock in Cornflower


Tracie has cast on:
1.  Haltermelon by Alana Dakos in Universal Yarns Uptown DK and Paintbox DK
2.  Early Bloomer by Hiedi Kirrmaier, using Knit One, Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the Gang the One Cotton in White
3.  lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stonewash in Coral
 
BOOKS
Barb read:
1.  For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing  4 stars
2.  Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney - 3.5 stars
 
 

Tracie read:  
1.  See Them Run (DI Clair McKay), by Marion Todd - 3.5 stars
2. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars
3.  Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See - 5 stars
4.  In the Pleasure Groove by John Taylor - 5 stars

Recorded Thursday, April 16, 2026
Book talk starts at 28:00
Our spring KAL is the One-Skein KAL!  Find that beautiful skein of yarn you've been saving for someday and knit it up into whatever you want - a hat, a cowl, mitts or socks.  The only rules are that your project must use at least 100 yards of yarn and be all from a single skein of yarn.  We cast on for this KAL starting February 1 and go through May 15.
EVENTS
Tracie and Barb will be attending NoCKRs - April 23-26, 2026 in San Juan Bautista  
 
KNITTING
Barb has finished:
2 Knitted Knockers
 
Tracie has finished:  

1.  Sudwind Tee by Mary (Sandstrick) in Sea Change Fibers Bayshore Fingering in Pink Frock
2.  4 more Melt the ICE badge 3D Version by Hasani in Malabrigo Rios and Washted (please see picture below of Tracie and her friends all wearing their red hat badges while attending the No Kings Rally in Santa Cruz, CA!)
3.  Tiny Dancer Top by Laura Dean using Juniper MoonFarms Zooey in the Rigging colorway 
 
 
Barb is still working on:

1.  Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway
 
2.  Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway
 
Barb has cast on:
1.  Bankhead #39 by Susie Gourlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway
2.  Bankhead #40 by Susie Gourlay, using Malabrigo Rios in the Indicita colorway



 
Tracie has cast on:
1.  Hello from My Colors by Jessie Maed Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash - MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock!  
2.  First Socks from a cranked tube in Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in It's Me, Margaret
3.  Rachel by Josee Paquin, in CaMaRose Lovetånd in Brændt Orange and Havgrøn
 
BOOKS
 
Barb read:
 
1.  Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage by Belle Burden - 5 stars
 
2.  Every Woman's Nightmare: The True Story of the Fairytale Marriage and the Brutal Murder of Lori Hacking by Steven Long - 3 stars
 

 
Tracie read:  
 
2 True Crime books, both by Diane Fanning. both about women killing their husbands:
 
1. A Poisoned Passion: A Young Mother, Her War-Hero HusbandAnd the Marriage that Ended in Murder - 4 stars
 
2. Her Deadly Web: The True story of a Former Nurse and the Strange and Suspicious Deaths pf Her Two Husbands - 4 stars
 
 
3.  For Your Own Good by Samantha  Downing - 5 stars

4.  Making a Killing (DI Fawley, #7) - by Cara Hunter - 4.5 stars